NEW MAP OF PLUTO RELEASED ------------------------- Astronomers from the Southwest Research Institute have produced a new map of the surface of Pluto that shows a mysterious dark streak just above the equator. The map was produced by watching the shadow of Pluto's moon Charon as it passed across the surface of the planet. Each time Charon passed in front, the astronomers were able to measure the variations in light on the planet's surface. We won't know if the map is accurate until Pluto is visited by spacecraft - this isn't expected to happen any earlier than 2015. Original Source: http://www.boulder.swri.edu/recent/pluto_map.html Internet Coverage: http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/sci/tech/newsid_1150000/1150197.stm http://www.cosmiverse.com/space02050102.html Similar Stories: http://www.universetoday.com/html/topics/pluto.html Related Sites: http://www.universetoday.com/html/directory/astronomy.html Related Books: http://www.universetoday.com/html/books/pluto.html == You are subscribed to the Europa Icepick mailing list: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Project information and list (un)subscribe info: http://klx.com/europa/
